Sure, everyone loves Twilight and every man and woman in the free world wants to get their freak on with Rob Pattinson right now, but Bloody-Disgusting.com says the original rock star sexy vampire is about to make a major comeback. Universal Pictures is going to restart Anne Rice’s The Vampire Chronicles, which tells the story of the vampire Lestat Du Lioncort – a nobleman turned vampire in the 18th century.

Lestat appears as a major character in both motion picture adaptations of The Vampire Chronicles novels. In Neil Jordan’s 1994 film adaptation of Interview with the Vampire, he is portrayed by Tom Cruise. In the 2002 film adaptation of Queen of the Damned, he is played by Stuart Townsend. And lest we forget, the sexiest vampire ever..Brad Pitt (as the tortued Louis) Before Edward of course…

No word yet on how they plan on unrolling this franchise, but we did find out who they are talking with to replace Tom Cruise and Stuart Townsend. Read on for the skinny.
We have confirmed this afternoon that ROBERT DOWNEY JR. is in close talks to play the vampire Lestat in Universal Pictures’ The Vampire Chronicles, a newly rebooted franchise based on Anne Rice’s popular novels.

robert downey as lestat


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